Clinic Dental Assistant

Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($400 referrer / $100 referee). Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Dental Assistant –West Hartford, CT.

Local Pay: $26.00/hour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            




Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. 




Why You'll Love Working With Us 

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  Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. 
  
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  Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($400 referrer / $100 referee).
  
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  Personalized Support -  Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. 
  
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  Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
  

Shift Details:

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  TBD during the interview
  

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Ensures a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by meticulously following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  
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  Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  
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  Serves as a key communicator within the practice, providing valuable information and support to both patients and colleagues through responsive interactions. 
  
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  Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. 
  
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  Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  
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  Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  
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  Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
  
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  Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. 
  
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  Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  
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  Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  
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  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  
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  Demonstrates dedication to upholding a safe and hygienic work environment by strictly adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations.
  
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  Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  
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  Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  
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  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
  
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  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  
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  Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Current, valid, and unrestricted CT license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
  
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  Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program. OR -Six months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
  
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  Minimum of 6 months experience.
  
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  Nitrous oxide certification; Coronal polishing certification.
  
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  CPR card
  
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  Six (6) hour x-ray training certification
  
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  Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
  
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  Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents.
  

Benefits:

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  Competitive Pay
  
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  Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)